Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Rubicon Consulting; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis in Derby. The candidate will assist in financial project delivery, manage client relations, and support contract negotiations. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a qualification in Surveying or Cost Engineering.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• High standard of organisational and time management skills.
• High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful financial delivery of projects by controlling costs and progressing monthly valuations.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors and other construction professionals.
• Assist in compiling monthly job costing reviews and final accounts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

IT Literacy

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Client engagement

Education

Qualification in Surveying or Cost Engineering

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis based in Derby.

Role Summary

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for assisting in the successful financial delivery of projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and helping to compile variations and change orders.

Manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers, and site staff.

Assist in compiling monthly job costing reviews and final accounts.

Assist in the commercial activities of the business and provide support/advice in this regard to the Projects Managers, Lead QS & Snr Management Team as required.

Assist in preparation of monthly valuations following site measurements and work-in-progress reviews.

Follow up monthly valuations ensure payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions.

Complete and submit project documentation and correspondence within agreed timeframes.

Assist in processing monthly subcontractor payments.

Assist with the review of Contracts ahead of signing.

Engage Sub-contractors, assist with negotiations, prepare sub-contract documents

Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position

Requirements

Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.

High standard of organisational and time management skills.

High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

A keen eye for detail and willing to learn.

Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Excellent written and verbal communication & negotiation skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Excellent client engagement skills.

Current UK Driving License.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!